Religion notes

Friday

Temple Beth Israel, 25 Harvard St., Waltham, tbiwaltham.org, 781-894-5146. Rabbi David Finkelstein. Weekly morning services are held at 7 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Saturday services begin at 9 a.m. and are followed by a kiddush. Babysitting is provided from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays.

Saint Charles Borromeo Parish, 51 Hall St., Waltham, 781-893-0330, stcharleswaltham.weconnect.com. A Catholic parish community. Mass times: 4 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m. (Haitian Creole) and 7 p.m. Sundays. Weekday Masses: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Confessions are heard between 3-3:45 p.m. Saturdays, or by private arrangement at any time. The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated at the 10 a.m. Mass on the first Sunday of each month. Arrangements may also be made to celebrate Baptism at one of the Sunday Liturgies. Parents should telephone the parish office at least on month in advance to register. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is administered immediately following the 10 a.m. Mass on the last Sunday of each month in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Those who wish to receive the sacrament at one of these monthly celebrations should telephone the parish office in advance in order to register.

Weston United Methodist, 377 North Ave., 781-893-9595, westonunitedmethodist.org. Nursery care is provided for infants through age 3 during the service. The church has a Christian education program for boys and girls ages 4 through senior high school during the Sunday church services at 10:30 a.m. Each Sunday, children are invited to worship with their families for the first 15 minutes of the worship service, and then, following the children’s story, leave for their Sunday School classes.

Beth Eden Baptist Church, 84 Maple St., Waltham; bethedenbaptist.org. Waltham has services at 10:45 a.m. on Sundays. The Rev. Walker C. Farrar Jr., is the interim pastor. Sunday School classes serve children from preschool through high school. Families attend church together until after the Children’s Message when Sunday School-aged children go to their classes. Communion is offered on the first Sunday of each month. Parking is available in the municipal parking lot on Chestnut Street. Church parking is in that lot only. Beth Eden Baptist Church is handicap accessible through the rear door of the church on Chestnut Street.

B’nai Or of Boston is an established Jewish Renewal community and a member of the ALEPH network, the Jewish Renewal organization for a transdenominational approach to revitalizing Judaism. We embrace a wide diversity of lifestyles and family configurations. We come together for prayer, study, celebrations, life cycle events, and intellectual challenge, and we are connected with each other through neighborhood “tribes.” Our religious services emphasize the spiritual aspects of Judaism without sacrificing our traditional rituals. Many who wish to return to their Jewish roots find us to be a comfortable place for exploration and deepening. Services are participatory, conducted in Hebrew and English, and are creatively filled with prayer, song, chant, drums and other musical instruments, dance and movement, storytelling, and meditation.

Our Shabbat services are held throughout the year on the average of twice monthly, sometimes on Friday night, sometimes on Saturday morning or evening. Services are followed by Kiddush, occasionally with an Oneg.

Each month is filled with many other opportunities to gather in community. Consult our website calendar for other services, programs and events. Unless otherwise noted, all our services and programs are held in our spiritual home at First Parish.

Religious education: Classroom instruction held Sunday mornings September through May after 9 a.m. Mass for grades first through 10 Sunday mornings with First Penance/Eucharist Program for grade two and Confirmation Program for grades nine and 10. Visit olca.org or call 781-894-3481 for more information on any of the above.

AGAPE is an LGBTQ-affirming church: As a spiritual community, Agape has services twice a month at the Intercultural Center at Brandeis University, with “Filling your cup” small groups of contemplative spiritual practices taking place on off weeks. Agape services are intentionally intergenerational and friendly to children. Questions, or for information on services, contact Minister Matt Carriker at matt@agapewaltham.org or visit agapewaltham.org.

The First Baptist Church in Waltham, 400 Lexington St., Waltham; 781-893-7058; letters@fbc-waltham.org. Located at the corner of Totten Pond Road and Lexington Street, we have plenty of parking. Visitors are welcome! FBC is a part of the American Baptist Churches, USA (abc-usa.org), and the American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts (TABCOM.org). Our Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. Nursery Care is provided, and we offer Christian education classes for children through adults. Prayer meetings are held on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Fifth Sunday Healing services, from about 11:30 a.m.- noon, are held throughout the year on the fifth Sunday of the month. Monthly gatherings for family study, fellowship and delicious food are held on Saturdays from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Communion is celebrated during worship on the first Sunday of every month. At various times throughout the year we have family nights at the church, as well as gatherings for young adults.

First Parish in Waltham, 50 Church St., a Unitarian Universalist congregation, offers worship services and religious education at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. The minister is the Rev. Marc S. Fredette (fpwminister@gmail.com, 781-899-0174) and the director of community engagement is Lynne Weygint (fpw.dce@gmail.com, 781-893-6240). The church office is open 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, and the office manager, Chris Johnson, can be reached at walthamuu@gmail.com or 781-893-6240. For information about this active parish and its programming: http://walthamuu.org.

First Lutheran Church, 6 Eddy St., Waltham, 781-893-6563. Worship with Holy Communion takes place at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays (Last Sunday of the month, one service at 9:30 a.m.). Sunday school for children and adult education at 9:15 a.m. For information on choirs, Bible studies and service opportunities: firstlutheranwaltham.org.

Santuario Luterano en Waltham, 6 Eddy St., Waltham: “Deeply rooted” in Latino spirituality, Santuario Luterano is a new Lutheran community open, affirming, and welcoming to everybody. La Santa Misa every Sunday at 5 p.m. For more information about baptism, weddings, confessions, pastoral care, and other rituals, Padre Ángel can be contacted at padre@santuariowaltham.org and 617-467-7053.

Christ Church Episcopal, 750 Main St., Waltham is led by the Rev. Rebecca Black, interim priest. Sunday Services of the Holy Eucharist: September through May: 8:30 a.m. (spoken) and 10 a.m. (with children’s programming and music). Grandma’s Pantry food pantry for Waltham seniors 9-11 a.m. second and fourth Saturdays, Diaper Depot diaper bank for Waltham families in need 10 a.m. to noon third Saturday of the month (donations for both warmly welcome; contact the office to drop off). For information: 781-891-6012, christchurchwaltham.org.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 311 River St., Waltham, http://sacredheart311.org, 781-899-0469. Weekend Masses are held at 4 p.m. Saturdays, and 7 and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays (LIFETEEN). Weekday Masses are 7:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 7 p.m. Tuesdays, followed by the St. Anthony Novena. Eucharistic Adoration is offered at 2:30 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month (October-May) by the Third Order of Mary-Marist. Confessions are held on Saturday from 3-3:30 p.m. Religious Education Classes are offered for students (Pre-K-grade 10) as well as for adults preparing for sacraments. Youth Ministry programs for high school teens and young adults are also offered. Knights of Columbus Council for men and a women’s group; Society of Saint Clare welcome new members year-round.

Evangelical Baptist Church On Tuesdays, “Christianity 101, “ a class introducing the basics of the teachings of Jesus. The class runs from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Kids aged 3-12 are welcome. The church will be going through a lesson called “The Scottish Sleuths and The Case of the Hidden Hero.” It is an in-depth study of the entire Book of Esther, presenting the story of God’s providential protection of his people. The overall goal of the study is for children to know and love God, their “hidden hero.” Sunday school is held at the church at 9:15 a.m., followed by morning service at 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 23 Chapel St., Newton.

To get information about a house of worship, or to submit information on services, email waltham@wickedlocal.com.